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Steamed Cauliflower Flatbread

Our tested Steamed Cauliflower Flatbread: slow-simmered, generous, and balanced with chilli and pecorino. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

5.0 from 2,743 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook35 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Steamed Cauliflower Flatbread
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the chilli and pecorino elements, and pat the cauliflower dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the cauliflower and steam until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the parmesan and the rest of the chilli and pecorino flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the courgette along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped basil and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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